Whether it’s cantaloupes, watermelons, honeydews, or all the above, you can always count on melons to join the party. At the heart of every carefully crafted charcuterie board, picnic spread, or party platter, melons always seem to make an appearance.

Dear Friends,

Did you know you can trace the journey of a raindrop from wherever it fell in the world all the way to the ocean? An incredible interactive map called River Runner lets you do it, and it’s created with actual watershed data.

The human brain is a biological wonder. It’s what makes us distinctly human and allows us to… well, to pretty much do every single thing that we do. But as much of a marvel as our brains are, sometimes they need a boost. Enter nootropics (noh-uh-trop-icks).

High Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Cognitive Decline

Consumption of ultra-processed foods (think fast food, sugary breakfast cereals, candies, soda, processed meats, carb-heavy frozen meals, and pizza) has been linked to higher risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and obesity.

“Let me take you down, cause I’m going to, strawberry fields”

– The Beatles, 1967

Editor’s note: The problems with concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are many and multifaceted, ranging from animal and worker welfare to antibiotic resistance and environmental damage. This is the first in a monthly series that will take a closer look at some of these specific issues, beginning with the impact CAFOs have on the people who live near them.

"If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to in the beginning."

–Unknown

Eat Like a Regenivore to Help Save the Planet!

In the face of climate change, eating can be a revolutionary act. Indeed, the way you choose to eat has likely never been as important as it is now.

Cloaked in a papery wrapping, garlic is a humble, edible bulb from the lily family that packs a punch. Small and mighty, garlic has been beloved around the world for thousands of years. In addition to its well-documented health benefits, garlic has also been used as a protectant beyond its delicious nutritional value.

High Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated With Increased Cancer Risk

New research from the Imperial College London¹ found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) is associated with increased risk of both cancer incidence and cancer mortality.

Dear Neighbors,

Happy spring! We hope you’re finding the time to step outside and relax in the flower-scented embrace of an April afternoon. And as we imagine each of us finding a spot in the sunshine to sit and read for a moment, we’d like to share a wish for this Earth Month.